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Wide Open Spaces
Shower cubicles are replacing baths altogether and they are being built bigger and more spacious than before. These new showers are not fans of privacy - they are often built next to large windows, whether in high-rise apartments or bungalow lots. In some cases where space permits, an outdoor shower area is created. Bathed in ample natural light, these enclosures provide a new sense of unbounded freedom to the showering experience.
The Home Spa
Showers are increasingly being influenced by spas, and are recreating the atmosphere by rediscovering serene colours like blues and greens. Regular ceramic tiles are also making way for more luxurious materials like natural stone, glass blocks and tiles, and acrylic - which covers the walls and floor in large, oversized pieces.
Clever Doors
More thought is being put into shower door designs. Some are built so that excess water drips back into the shower tray when the door is opened. Others close by means of magnetic aluminium strips to ensure a tighter close. Door handles are also becoming simpler and less obtrusive, sometimes serving as grab bars from inside the cubicle.
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Power Showers
Today’s shower heads are equipped with a plethora of spray patterns, like luxurious champagne flow effects or pulse motion for massaging purposes. People are also looking towards oversized rain shower heads and rain bars (a strip of multiple jets), which signal a sort of back-to-nature appeal.
For the ultimate in massaging comfort, multiple body spray heads are installed along the wall along the wall to serve as horizontal shower jets. Placed at knee-length, mid-body and shoulder height, these adjustable spray heads work together to simulate a full body massage.
Pamper Zone
Of course, the high end of shower comforts come in the form of fully-furnished, top-of-the-line shower cabins and steam cabins. These multi-functional cubicles are built with a host of features that focus on creating total relaxation and rejuvenation.
Aside from the regular water functions, they also incorporate features such as mist jets for cooling down, steam outlets for invigorating steam baths, and hydromassage functions that can be pre-programmed to create different kinds of massage options.
In line with its high-tech concept, these functions are usually operated via remote control or LCD touch-screen. This means that you get to set precise temperatures and controls, and customise your showers with exact feature combinations.
From The Complete Kitchen + Bathroom Magazine - Oct-Dec 2009
